About Final Draft v8 for PC & Mac
FINAL DRAFT v8 WRITING SOFTWARE - THE INDUSTRY'S #1
Some of the companies that use Final Draft:
Final Draft is the number-one selling application specifically designed for screenwriters, playwrights and filmmakers.
There's no need to learn about script formatting rules because Final Draft automatically formats your script to industry acceptable standards.

Focus your creative energy on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. Don't waste valuable writing time on stringent formatting rules – Final Draft automatically arranges and formats your script to industry standards as you write.

Just some of the advantages of purchasing Final Draft v8.
- SmartType for easy entry of characters, locations, etc.
- Formats your script to industry standards
- Panels for quick views of your scenes
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New Index Cards for scene summaries and notes
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Full production features such as scene numbering, A and B pages, revisions, character sides and specialized reports.
- Fully compatible with Movie Magic Screenwriter 5.
- Tagger for breaking down scripts and importing into any scheduling software
- Over 50 television show, movie, and stage play templates including French, German and Spanish Template
- ScriptCompare lets you compare different versions of your script.
- Spell-Checking and Thesaurus. It comes with English (US) and a built-in thesaurus plus the option to install one of 15 additional language spell-checkers.
- The “Ask the Expert” feature with screenwriting guru Syd Field has been expanded to include expertise from television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAw’s The Creative Rights Handbook.
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“Fast, intuitive and always state-of-the-art, Final Draft makes me look good and feel old all at the same time".
Christopher McQuarrie — Writer / Director
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“If one could marry a program-or even elope with one- I would choose Final Draft. After all it has been a wise, patient and loyal writing partner that has been by my side for almost fifteen years. ”
Guillermo del Toro — Writer / Director / Producer
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"Even if you don't own a computer, I recommend buying Final Draft." JJ Abrams — Writer / Director / Producer / Emmy® winner STAR TREK, SUPER 8, UNDERCOVERS, FRINGE, LOST
HOW TO PURCHASE - 4 Easy Steps!
1: Click BUY NOW, to purchase Final Draft v8 for PC or Mac (please note you choose which version to download, Mac or PC, at the Download page - you do not need to choose at this point).
2: Follow the on-screen CHECKOUT process and once your purchase is complete, wait a few minutes before checking your email inbox (& junk mail folder) for confirmation containing your unique new Final Draft 8 Customer Number (eg. 8FD-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx) & a link to download the Final Draft v8 Installation files.
3: Follow the instructions to Download, Install, Register and Activate your software.
4. Start writing using Final Draft v8 for Mac or PC!
This is the DOWNLOAD version of Final Draft v8 & your purchase will allow 2 activations - so you can use the software on 2 computers should you wish. For obvious reasons, once you have been sent your Final Draft activation code, no refunds are possible. Please note customers choose which version - PC or Mac - at the Download stage.










